"Joining the discussion very late, but I was about to make a similar comment re: irreverence. "Taste" is the first word in his description. Tastefully select your material, then make it your own regardless of the "rules"."

"Hi Ray, Luckily we have three "live" recorded versions of Sweetie Pie. As far as I know.The first one is at Birdland on Nov 13 1952 ,the second one at Carnegie Hall on the next day Nov 14 1952 and finally the third one on March 8 1953 at…"

We are almost there. (-:
So we have ample time to give them our wishes and reminisce.

February 2 1927.
Happy Birthday Stan.
Thank you for all the beautiful legacy that you left us.
All your music is a constant source of joy.
Truly a master.

I am also reminded that this is also Sonny Stitt's birthday. February 2 1924
There must be something special about that date (-:
Sonny was very close to Stan during his JATP days. They made it a… Continue

As a complement to the rare Stan Getz thread I would like
to upload a few representative tracks.

The first one is from "Stan Getz with the Lighthouse All Stars"

A tune that Stan most likely played quite often around that time.
There is also a recording of it made in Birdland in August 1952.
Billie Holiday loved to sing this tune too.
I am sure Stan was a great romantic;)